Factsheet: Wood-burning appliances Environment Quality Act

This Regulation applies to any stove, furnace, boiler, fireplace insert and factory-built fireplace designed to burn only wood in any of its forms. This Regulation applies in a reserved area and an agricultural zone established under the Act respecting the preservation of agricultural land and agricultural activities. CONFORMITY OF WOOD-BURNING APPLIANCES Every wood-burning appliance manufactured, sold, offered for sale or distributed in Québec as of 1 September 2009 must comply with the requirements set in this regulation (standards as regards particles emitted into the atmosphere; has been issued a certificate of compliance; the appliance bears the mark of conformity; the certification or approval tests performed on the appliances by an accredited organization)